Parents of the bride are Carl and Diane Monroe of Midland. Parents of the groom are Tony and Jeanette Miller of Greenville, S.C.

Matron of honor was Cheryl Chapman, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Marjeana Bednarski, sister of the groom, Renee Bailie, Chelle Osborne, Deneen Lawson and Sarah Erb. Best man was Matthew Miller, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Aaron Bednarski, Adam Bailie, Greg Monroe, brother of the bride, Ian Pruden and John Collins. Bell ringer was Drake Swartzentruber. Ushers were Tim Chapman and Dustin Rogers.

The couple greeted guests at a reception at Calvary Baptist Church, then left for a honeymoon to Canada.

The bride is a graduate of Calvary Baptist Academy and Bob Jones University, Greenville, S.C. She is a physical education teacher at Bob Jones Elementary School.

The groom is a graduate of Bob Jones Academy and Bob Jones University. He is a teacher at Bob Jones Academy and a seminary student at Bob Jones University.

The couple reside in Greenville.

Maria Cunningham and Mark Painter were married Aug. 3, 2002, in the Church of God. The Rev. Mel Hunt officiated.

Parents of the bride are Mary Cunningham of Midland, and the late Edmund L. Cunningham. Parents of the groom are Mabel Painter of Waynesboro, Va., and the late James Robert Painter.

Matron of honor was Mary Cunningham, the bride's mother. Best man was Dale Dean. The bride's escort was Ken Cunningham, brother of the bride. Flower girl was Lexi Swats. Ring bearer was Joshua Swats.

The couple greeted guests at a reception at the home of Kathy Swats in Midland, then left for a honeymoon to visit family, and Niagara Falls, Canada.

The bride is a graduate of Western High School. She is employed by UPS in Virginia and is a marketing assistant at Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Va.

The groom is a graduate of Waynesboro High School and Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Va. He is employed by UPS in Virginia and is vice president of Teamsters Local 29 in Waynesboro.

The couple reside in Virginia.

Brigid Kelly Baker and Ralph James Tileston were married July 15, 2002, in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Wis. The Rev. Thomas Brundage officiated.

Parents of the bride are Russell and Rosemary Baker of Midland. Parents of the groom are Ralph and Susan Tileston of Sleepy Hollow, Ill.

Maid of honor was Jennifer Baker, sister of the bride. Best man was Paul Keefe. Ushers were Steven Baker and David Baker, brothers of the bride. Ralph Tileston, grandfather of the groom, and Laurence Baker, brother of the bride, were lectors.

The couple greeted guests at the Masonic Center reception rooms in Milwaukee. They also hosted a wedding brunch at the Charles Allis Museum in Milwaukee. They honeymooned in Hawaii.

The bride is a graduate of H.H. Dow High School and Marquette University in Milwaukee. She is a teacher of English and theater arts at Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville, Ill.

The groom is a graduate of St. Edward High School,Elgin, Ill., and Marquette University. He is a production coordinator for Design Lab Chicago.

The couple reside in Oak Park, Ill.

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Laura Elizabeth Rousseau and Shane Edwin Wright were married April 13, 2002, in Memorial Presbyterian Church. Nancy Young officiated.

Parents of the bride are Steven and Marcia Rousseau of Freeland. Parents of the groom are Lillian Wright-Western and Gary Western of Cadillac, and the late Stanley Wright.

The couple greeted guests at a reception at Sacred Heart Parish Center in Mount Pleasant. A Hawaiian honeymoon is planned in December.

The bride is a graduate of Meridian High School and Central Michigan University. She is a teacher with EightCAP Inc. Head Start in Mount Pleasant.

The groom is a graduate of Alma High School and Michigan State University. He is an agricultural salesman with UAP Great Lakes, Vestaburg.

The couple reside in Alma.

Kimberly Reynolds and Stephen Aulds were married June 15, 2002, in Christian Celebration Center in Midland. The Rev. Joel Stocker officiated.

Parents of the bride are Robert and Pam Kelsey of Auburn. Parents of the groom are Cam and Sharon Aulds of Freeland.

Matron of honor was Patti Thompson, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Megan Kelsey, sister of the bride, Lindsey Aulds, sister of the groom, and Krista Kilbourn. Junior bridesmaid was Cassie Matthews. Best man was Drake Fowler. Groomsmen were Dan Aulds, brother of the groom, Rob Kelsey, brother of the bride, and Aaron Collins. Junior groomsman was Andrew Aulds, brother of the groom.

The couple greeted guests at a reception at Saginaw Valley State University, Curtiss Hall, then left for a honeymoon to Negril, Jamaica.

The bride is a graduate of Western High School and attends Saginaw Valley State University. She is employed by Bennigan's of Midland.

The groom is a graduate of Freeland High School and attends Saginaw Valley State University. He is employed by Northwest Airlines.

The couple reside in Midland.

Lisa Kawiecki and Brett Hansen were married June 29, 2002, in Blessed Sacrament Church. Father Jack Johnson officiated.

Parents of the bride are John and Judy Kawiecki of Midland. Parents of the groom are Ron and Shonda Hansen of Midland.

The couple greeted guests at the Bay City Country Club, then left for a honeymoon to Hilton Head Island, S.C.

The bride is a graduate of H.H. Dow High School and received a bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University. She is an independent beauty consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics.

The groom, a graduate of H.H. Dow High School and Central Michigan University, earned a master's degree in sports administration from Wayne State University. He is a physical education teacher at Clawson High School and a baseball coach at Royal Oak Kimball High School.

The couple reside in Waterford.

Shelley Elizabeth Lehrmann and Bryan William Jepson were married May 18, 2002, in Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor Gerald Ferguson officiated.

Parents of the bride are William and Heather Lehrmann of Midland. Parents of the groom are Robert and Jeanette Jepson of Fenton, and Catherine Robbins of Coopersville.

Matron of honor was Tamara Jagelski. Maid of honor was Jill Knight. Bridesmaids were Erica Jepson and Bethany Robbins. Best man was George Brown. Groomsmen were Jason Ruess, Adam Robbins and Kyle Lehrmann. Flower girl was Layla Ameen, daughter of the groom. Ring bearer was Zackery Holihan. Ushers were Joshua Lehrmann and Corey Ruess.

The couple greeted guests at a reception at Ashman Court Hotel, then left for a honeymoon to Mayan Riviera, Mexico.

The bride is a graduate of H.H. Dow High School and Michigan State University. She is a replenishment analyst with Kmart Corp. in Troy.

The groom is a graduate of Harry Hill High School in Lansing and attended Lansing Community College. He is a state-certified mechanic at Tuffy Auto Service Center in Warren.

The couple reside in Waterford.

Laura Gessford and Jason Kiernan were married July 27, 2002, in Midland Church of the Brethren. Pastor David Pinkham and the Rev. David Lindberg officiated.

Parents of the bride are Susan and David Gessford of Clarkston. Parents of the groom are Carole and Michael Kiernan of Watervliet.

Matron of honor was Heather Coble. Bridesmaids were Rachel King, Jenna Funk and Lynda Gronlund. Best man was John Hula. Groomsmen were Matthew Gessford, brother of the bride, Thomas Whinihan and Wade Schwendemann.

The couple greeted guests at a reception at the Holiday Inn, then left for a honeymoon to Mackinac Island.

The bride is a graduate of Midland High School and Albion College. She is a private voice instructor and substitute teacher in Albion.

The groom is a graduate of Watervleit High School and Albion College. He is an assistant manager for Walgreen's in Jackson.

Parents of the bride are Dennis and Doris Lamblin of Bay City. Mother and stepfather of the groom are Marcia Dana-Nicholson and Larry Nicholson of Midland. Father of the groom was the late David J. Dana.

Parents of the bride are Frederick and Lynn Deitsch of Auburn. Parents of the groom are Thomas and Sue Herzberg of Saginaw.

Matron of honor was Katie Romo. Best man was LCpl. Matthew Romo. Ushers were Jesse Deitsch and Jacob Deitsch, brothers of the bride, and William Glumm.

The couple greeted guests at a reception at the Golden Glow Ball Room in Saginaw.

The bride is a graduate of Bay City Western High School and attended Delta College and Macomb Community College. She attends North Carolina University and is employed at Cherry Pointe Base Exchange, Havelock, N.C.

The groom is a graduate of Arthur Hill High School. He is a U.S. Marine, stationed at Cherry Pointe Military Base, Havelock.

The couple reside at the Cherry Pointe Military Base.

Jill Suzanne Carpenter and Matthew James Lee were married April 20, 2002, in Crown Heights Christian Church in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Hon. Lee Stillwell officiated.

Parents of the bride are Jim and Linda Carpenter of Seminole, Okla. Parents of the groom are Jack and Marsha Lee of Midland.

The couple greeted guests at a reception at Jonesfield Township Hall, then left for a honeymoon to northern Michigan.

The bride is a graduate of Merrill High School and attended Delta College. She is an office professional for the Patent Department at The Dow Chemical Co.

The groom is a graduate of Merrill High School. He is in the shipping/receiving department at Marshall E. Campbell in Saginaw.

The couple reside in Merrill.

Kelly Grubaugh and Gerry Surdam were married June 8, 2002, in Hoosick Baptist Church in New York. The Rev. Mike Benoit officiated.

Parents of the bride are Frederick and Clareen Grubaugh of Sanford. Parents of the groom are Leo and Carolyn Surdam of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.

Maid of honor was Heather Grubaugh, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Heidi Grubaugh, sister of the bride, and Tara Surdam, daughter of the groom. Best man was Kelly Brogue. Groomsmen were Leo Surdam III, brother of the groom, and Tom Churiselo. Flower girl was Alyssa Surdam, daughter of the groom. Ring bearer was Stephen Surdam.

The couple greeted guests at a reception in Petersburg, N.Y., then left for a honeymoon to Jamaica.

The bride is a graduate of Bullock Creek High School and Northwood University. She is a marketing assistant in Albany, N.Y.

The groom is a graduate of Hoosick Falls (N.Y.) Central High School. He is a production supervisor for Saint Gobain, Hoosick Falls.